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Grand Tour of France ( 4780)

14 Day Tour from Paris to Paris

2024 Tour Details

You’ve seen photos of Paris—now is your time to see it in person. You’ve studied and read about D-Day’s Normandy Beaches—now’s your chance to visit them. You’ve heard about France’s famous wines—now’s your chance to see the Bordeaux wine-growing region. All of this and much more are included on this tour of France that begins and ends in Paris. History buffs are sure to be amazed by the many historic towns and attractions on this tour. Immerse yourself in ancient Roman history with a stop at Pont Du Gard bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 1st Century. Visit the amphitheatre in Arles, the city with the most Roman remains outside of Rome. Go back in time to the Middle Ages with a visit to the clifftop town of Rocamadour. Walk by the ancient battlements in the beautifully preserved, medieval town of Carcassonne; and visit Beaune’s Hôtel-Dieu charity hospital, built in 1443 after the Hundred Years' War left many of the town's population destitute. Coming to recent history, see Normandy’s landing beaches, where Operation Neptune was launched on June 6, 1944. Art history fans will enjoy a visit to Aix-en-Provence, the birthplace of painter Cézanne, and a stroll around the 17th-century Cours Mirabeau, a lively area with fountains, elegant homes, and famous cafés. Spend time in the Loire Valley with its spectacular vineyards and castles. Discover Dordogne, one of France’s most picturesque regions, showcasing many charming villages. Of course, no France tour is complete without visiting the French Riviera, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore this beautiful area on the Mediterranean Sea. This value-minded tour through France is truly a vacation of a lifetime!

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 Tour Highlights

Sightseeing:

ROUEN
Orientation walk

HONFLEUR and CAEN
Visit

NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES
Visit the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach

MONT ST. MICHEL
Visit

ANGERS
Visit the cathedral

CHATEAUX COUNTRY
Visit

LA ROCHELLE
Visit

BORDEAUX
Orientation walk and wine tasting

ROCAMADOUR
Visit

CARCASSONNE
Orientation walk

PONT DU GARD
See the Roman aqueduct

ARLES
Visit the Roman Amphitheater

AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Visit

GRASSE
Visit a perfume workshop

BEAUNE
Visit Hotel Dieu

PARIS
Guided sightseeing

Guides:

Local Guide for city sightseeing in Paris; professional Tour Director while touring

Scenic Highlights:

Scenic Highlights:
Loire Valley, Perigot Noir, Dordogne, Cognac, French Riviera, Burgundy wine country, Route Napoleon

Notes:

NOTES:
December 20 Departure – New Year in Paris including Reveillon dinner
On Tuesday departures, overnight is at Blois instead of Amboise. Itinerary changes as follows:
Day 4: Mont St. Michel–Angers–Blois. (B)
Day 5: At leisure in Blois or optional excursion to Chenonceau & Amboise Castles. (B,D)
Day 6: Blois–Poitiers–La Rochelle–Bordeaux. (B,D)

UNESCO World Heritage

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

  • Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments
  • Historic fortified City of Carcassonne
  • Mont Saint Michel and its Bay
  • Palace and Park of Versailles
  • Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct)
  • Historic centre of Avignon
Transportation:

Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Buffet breakfasts daily; 4 dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE Check into your hotel and spend free time strolling around Paris. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travel companions.

Day 2

PARIS–ROUEN–HONFLEUR–CAEN Drive first to the historical capital city of Normandy, Rouen—one of the most prosperous cities of medieval Europe. Walk through its center, rich in Gothic architecture. Next, visit lovely Honfleur, known for its picturesque port and houses with slate-covered facades. Continue to Caen.
Today’s Distance: 186 mi/ 300 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 3

CAEN–NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES–BAYEUX–MONT ST. MICHEL Time to see Caen before visiting the legendary beaches where Allied troops landed more than 75 years ago. Experience the most moving site of the American Cemetery at Omaha. Next, journey to Bayeux, home to the famous tapestry, listed by UNESCO, depicting William the Conqueror’s epic battle in 1066 (entrance fee extra). Then, on to the unique beauty of Mont St. Michel, which stands on an island accessed via a causeway.
Today’s Distance: 118 mi/ 190 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 4

MONT ST. MICHEL–ANGERS–CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY Time to enjoy a visit of Mont St. Michel before departing for Angers to visit its cathedral. Then, travel along the banks of the Loire River to reach the enchanting Chateaux Country. This evening, join an optional dinner at a local restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 236 mi/ 380 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 5

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY Spend the day at leisure or take an optional excursion to see some of the most spectacular castles of the Loire Valley, steeped in the history of noblemen and kings since the 11th century. Gothic spires, medieval turrets, great fortresses, and beautiful châteaux make for splendid panoramas.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 6

CHÂTEAUX COUNTRY–BORDEAUX Enjoy a scenic drive through the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, rich in agricultural resources including vineyards, forests and cereal fields, and stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Pyrenees in the South. On arrival in Bordeaux, discover the city on the included guided city sightseeing tour and consider an optional wine tasting excursion.
Today’s Distance: 230 mi/ 370 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 7

BORDEAUX–DORDOGNE–ROCAMADOUR–TOULOUSE Discover one of France’s most scenic regions, the Dordogne. Stop in the sacred medieval town of Rocamadour, dramatically perched high upon a cliff. Built on three successive levels, Rocamadour is both a place of legend and history where old stone houses, majestic towers and an impressive castle were built on the cliff edge of the Alzou Canyon. Continue southwards to Toulouse.
Today’s Distance: 267 mi/ 430 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 8

TOULOUSE–CARCASSONNE–PONT DU GARD–AVIGNON Travel to Carcassonne, immerse yourself fully in the medieval atmosphere of the city and discover its secrets on a guided tour. Then, stop for a picture at famous Pont du Gard, one of the wonders of Antiquity, and the finest remaining example of an ancient aqueduct built 2000 years ago by the Romans.This architectural gem, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, is set in a beautiful, unspoilt natural setting. Upon arrival in Avignon, free time to explore the old quarter featuring an amazing architectural and historic heritage, such as the Palace of the Popes.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 9

AVIGNON–ARLES–AIX-EN-PROVENCE–FRENCH RIVIERA Visit Arles, known all over the world for Van Gogh’s paintings. Admire the famous Roman amphitheatre, then continue to Aix-en-Provence. Walk down its main street, the Cours Mirabeau, lined with plane trees in the French tradition, and the 17th-century palace, houses, and fountains. Finally, head to the French Riviera on the shores of the Mediterranean.
Today’s Distance: 186 mi/ 300 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 10

FRENCH RIVIERA Take time to enjoy all the amenities of the French Riviera at your own leisure. Tonight, maybe join the optional “Monte Carlo by Night” excursion to see the Principality of Monaco.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 11

FRENCH RIVIERA–ORANGE–LYON AREA See more of the Provence region today and stop in Orange, a town surrounded by beautiful countryside. It boasts Roman and Celtic heritages, as well as first class wines and original culinary and craft products. Next is Lyon, located at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers. On arrival, enjoy an orientation tour.
Today’s Distance: 298 mi/ 480 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 12

LYON AREA–BEAUNE–PARIS Travel through the picturesque vineyards and fields of Burgundy to medieval Beaune, the region’s wine capital since Roman times. Stop to visit the famous Hôtel-Dieu. Return to the French capital of Paris.
Today’s Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 13

PARIS Discover the glorious ville lumières (City of Lights) and its many boulevards and monumental buildings. On your included sightseeing tour, a local expert will guide you through Parisian history, tradition, and modern living. Optional excursions are also available to complete your experience.*
Breakfast Breakfast

* Note: for operational reasons, changes to the Paris program cannot be excluded

Day 14

PARIS Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With Cosmos, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

CLARA CRAWFORD

Escorting tours for more than 10 years

" It would delight me to show you France - the most visited country in the world. This is a place of enormous variety in its history, natural beauty, and the magic of Paris! Add to this the fantastic food, wonderful wines, and musical language and you'll truly fall in love with the country and its people!"

Tour Director -  CLARA CRAWFORD

PATRICIA SUTRELL

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

" Always thirsty for new challenges, my path led me to the role of Tour Director. I love people, enjoy sharing the history and anecdotes of the different places visited on tour. Everyday is different, and this provides me with the motivation to hopefully meet everyone's dream. I do believe that travelling is like a book, if you do not travel you will always remain on the first page. All we need is to open our eyes to the world, and enjoy every moment we have, as life is a journey."

Tour Director -  PATRICIA SUTRELL

 Accommodation

CAEN

IBIS CAEN PORTE D\'ANGLETERRE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

MONT ST. MICHEL

HOTEL VERT

Hotel as shown or similar
Tourist Class
  Free Wifi

AMBOISE

NOVOTEL AMBOISE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

BORDEAUX

IBIS STYLES BORDEAUX MERIADECK

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

TOULOUSE

IBIS PONT JUMEAUX

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

AVIGNON

IBIS AVIGNON CENTRE PONTE DE L\'EUROPE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

NICE

IBIS STYLES NICE VIEUX PORT

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

LYON AREA

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON LYON EUREXPO

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

PARIS

NOVOTEL PARIS CHARENTON LE PONT

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



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